EU Calls for Ukraine’s Involvement in Peace Negotiations: Urgent Ministerial Meeting Expected
The European Union is ramping up its diplomatic efforts amid recent negotiations between the United States and Russia concerning the future resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
EU Foreign Policy Chief, Catherine Kalergi, announced on Sunday that any agreements between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war must include Ukraine and the European Union in the process.
She stated that a meeting of EU foreign ministers will take place on Monday to discuss further steps and position strategies regarding the crisis.
Kalergi emphasized that the US possesses effective tools to pressure Russia into genuine negotiations, but no agreement can be finalized without the participation of Kyiv and Brussels, since the security of the entire European continent is at stake.
She highlighted that international law clearly affirms that all temporarily occupied territories are part of Ukraine.
Kalergi also warned that any agreement should not lay the groundwork for renewed Russian aggression, nor compromise transatlantic partnerships or the security of European nations.
Besides the Ukrainian issue, the upcoming ministerial meeting will also cover the situation in Gaza, which remains a significant concern for the international community.
Notably, on August 15, US President Donald Trump has scheduled a brief meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
A key topic of discussion will be the situation in Ukraine, including the possibility of a territorial exchange between Kyiv and Moscow—something Trump recently mentioned.
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s stance on maintaining its territorial integrity, as enshrined in the constitution.
Prior to these developments, a meeting took place in the UK involving representatives from the US, EU, and Ukraine to align positions ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit.
Later, a joint statement was issued by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other EU leaders, stating that meaningful negotiations can only occur upon a full or partial ceasefire in Ukraine.